The Reeflo Orca 200 skimmer
 

Christmas came early for me this year thanks to Mike at Reef Specialty. Mike promised me I would get My Reeflo 200 skimmer by Christmas and yet again he does not disappoint. Thanks Mike. My first cup of skimmate is for you!

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Decent packaging
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All the parts....
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And all put together.
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Close up of the new stuff added to the Reeflo line, WE HAVE A DRAIN!!!!
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Very nice... one question: is the outlet pipe supposed to be cut back? In photo 4 it looks very high relative to the cup?

Yes, I just got off the phone with Mike @ Reef Specialty to find out how low to cut the pipe down. I will be removing around 8 inches. Pics to come....

You're not supposed to take the day off of work just because you got a new skimmer.... :p

Looks good, but I think they should have left the screws on the neck. I'm glad mine has them.

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11411137#post11411137 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Aquaticman74 [/i]
[B]You're not supposed to take the day off of work just because you got a new skimmer.... :p

Looks good, but I think they should have left the screws on the neck. I'm glad mine has them. [/B][/QUOTE]

Says who. I waited too long to get this skimmer...It's time to play! I like the Oring type neck, easier to get on and off.

Looks great! Like to hear your comments once you have it installed and running.

Reeflo 200 specs

footprint: 16"X16"
total Height: 27 3/8"
neck: 5"
cup size: 8"X6"
body diameter: 7"
Drain output: 1 1/2"

Looks great. I didnt know they started making the twist necks, That will be much nicer. i do not like the screw necks

Refflo getting a mild vinegar bath to remove some of the production oils.
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Not even a day old and you modded the drain cup allready?
Be subscribing to see the reveiw :D

After looking at the pics again
What are the little nylon bolts being used for?

JRaquatics, is that going on your 90 or something bigger?

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11411137#post11411137 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Aquaticman74 [/i]
[B]Looks good, but I think they should have left the screws on the neck. I'm glad mine has them. [/B][/QUOTE]

Really?? Can I ask why? I would hate to unfasten every screw to remove the cup! My only complaint about the these skimmers were those screws. Personally, I'm glad to see them gone!

Quiet? Im looking to get a new high end skimmer and this is one of the ones on my list.

The nylon screw are used to secure the fittings. This will be going on my new 180gal with a 75 gal sump/fuge. Its more quiet than a mag 12 but not silent. I am sure once its next to the tank it will hardly whisper. It is built solid and is very compact for it's size. The cup is different than the Reeflo 250, it has a thick heavy lid without holes so you must use a collection device.

Looks great! Congrats... I know there has been a time or two when I took the day off for a skimmer upgrade ;)

Time well spent :D

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11412840#post11412840 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jimdogg187 [/i]
[B]Really?? Can I ask why? I would hate to unfasten every screw to remove the cup! My only complaint about the these skimmers were those screws. Personally, I'm glad to see them gone! [/B][/QUOTE]

Over time the twist necks become impossible to get off IME. Somtimes I thought I was going to break the collection cup on my old H&S and I used to have to stand on the flat plastic bottom on my Deltec 851 so it wouldn't move to get the cup off. My Reeflo 250 has six screws and it takes 10 seconds to loosen them and another ten seconds to tighten them.

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11413173#post11413173 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Aquaticman74 [/i]
[B]Over time the twist necks become impossible to get off IME. Somtimes I thought I was going to break the collection cup on my old H&S and I used to have to stand on the flat plastic bottom on my Deltec 851 so it wouldn't move to get the cup off. My Reeflo 250 has six screws and it takes 10 seconds to loosen them and another ten seconds to tighten them. [/B][/QUOTE]

Bummer!

I never had any problems with my H&S or my ER bayonet. I just used a little silicone lube when I first hooked it up.

Thats cool though. Everyone has different experiences in this hobby :)

Cheers Mike!

Jim

BTW Jim...

This would be a good skimmer for that BB Elos 120 REEF you should start. :lol:

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11413740#post11413740 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Aquaticman74 [/i]
[B]BTW Jim...

This would be a good skimmer for that BB Elos 120 REEF you should start. :lol: [/B][/QUOTE]

I'd rather get the 250 and start an Elos 200XL :D

We can dream right?

Is that the same tank Fliger has? I like the elos tanks.

The 250 is a great skimmer Jim. It's the first skimmer I've owned that I didn't feel another skimmer would do a better job for my setup.

BTW Jeremy... How about a shot of it in the cabinet you made for it? :)

No, Fliger has the 160XL :lol: That guy must be livin the dream!!!! It seems like he has all the cool toys and a seemingly endless supply of cool things on their way to his house :eek2:

The 200XL is a bit larger, IIRC but both are outta the question at this point anyways :(

Yeah Jeremy!! Where's the new pics of that baby in action!!!!

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11415226#post11415226 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jimdogg187 [/i]
[B] It seems like he has all the cool toys and a seemingly endless supply of cool things on their way to his house :eek2:

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Fliger must have won the lotto.... about six times. :lol: I think his tank setup cost more then my house.

After seeing oics of both the 250 and 200, I've gotta ask a really stupid ? How do you get into the black box part to clean it? The one landy built has an o-ring flange to take the reaction chamber off, does this do the same.
If the footprint is 16X16 does that include the pump?
If the cup is 8X6, why does the body look the same OD as the cup?
Sorry for all the questions, but trying to make sure this is going to work for my space.